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Godwin-Maria Utuedoye is a trained professional journalist. A graduate of Mass Communication from the Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. He is a registered practising Journalist with the Nigeria Union of Journalists with over 20 years experience in news reporting. He is interested in Investigative and development Journalism. He lives in Nigeria and focuses more in the Niger-Delta region where oil and gas exploration by government and multinational iol companies has plunged into poverty and environmental degradation for years. He is also a PR Consultant, content creator, broadcast, print Journalist and Publisher. His vast experiences in journalism span over decades of reporting the activities of the untouched areas. He is married with children.

By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Delta State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, has ordered two contractors handling projects for the board to return to site and adhered to specifications or forfeit payments from government. Chairman of the board Honourable Samuel Mariere gave the order during an ongoing inspection and monitoring projects being executed in schools across the state.   The contractors ordered  back to sites are Gover Limited, the firm that installed an Indian Mac three hand Water Pumps at Ovwore primary school, Ibada-Amukpe in Okpe local government area and  All Seasons Perfect Enterprise, the firm that  constructed a three block of…

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Oil and Gas Producing Communities of Delta State have renewed call in Abuja for the immediate interrogation of the former governor of the State, Sen. Dr. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, over alleged misuse of N1.2 trillion of 13 percentage oil derivation fund accrued during the eight years he was the governor. The call came Friday January 19th 2024, same time the immediate past governor of the State, Okowa was at Government House Asaba celebrating the Supreme Court judgment in favour of his ‘god son’, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on Friday,   They are asking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prevail on…

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A total of Seventy Eight indigenes of Ugborodo community have been enrolled for the 2024 Skills Acquisition Programme of a non governmental organization, Eric Igban Foundation. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, Dr. Andrew Omagbemi Igban, said the trainees would be set up at the end of the two weeks intensive training session, holding in Ugborodo town in Warri South West local government area. Giving a brief history of the non profit and humanitarian service organization, Igban stated that the Foundation has made remarkable strides in meaningful engagement of people for socio economic development, particularly in Itsekiri…

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Special Adviser to the Governor of Delta State on Government Affairs, Hon (Chief) Peter Uviejitobor has felicitated Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori and the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme on their victory at the Supreme Court.   Uviejitobor, a two term former member of the Delta State House of Assembly, said the Supreme Court judgement would have threatened the foundation of the MORE agenda of the present administration in the state.   Addressing newsmen at the Supreme Court premises in Abuja immediately after the judgement was delivered, Hon Uviejitobor acknowledged the unique grace of God upon his Boss, Rt Hon Sheriff…

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PRESIDENT and founder of Isoko Christians Political Movement, ICPM,  Ven Augustine Ovie has congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State on the Supreme Court judgement which afirmed him as the duly elected Governor of the State in the March 18, 2023 gubernatorial election in the State. Ovie, in a statement shortly after the Organization Adoration/ Prayers Session held at  the Erawha-Owhe, Isoko North LGA county home of the member representing Isoko Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon Jonathan Ukodhiko, described Oborevwori as a tree planted by God which could not be uprooted by anyone.     The Anglican…

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Special Adviser to the Governor of Delta State on Government Affairs, Hon (Chief) Peter Uviejitobor has felicitated Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori and the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme on their victory at the Supreme Court. Uviejitobor, a two term former member of the Delta State House of Assembly, said the Supreme Court judgement would have threatened the foundation of the MORE agenda of the present administration in the state.   Addressing newsmen at the Supreme Court premises in Abuja immediately after the judgement was delivered, Hon Uviejitobor acknowledged the unique grace of God upon his Boss, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori.…

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Sunday, congratulated Deputy Speaker of the State’s House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpowowo, on his 51st birth anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Oborevwori joined the parliament, Ethiope East constituents, friends and family of Akpowowo in celebrating years of astute contributions to the growth and development of the state. He commended the Deputy Speaker for his political sagacity and for his unparalleled fellowship with the people of his Eku community in particular and Ethiope East people in general. He said that Akpowowo has had…

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By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Eulogises Him For His Humility, Qualities Of LifeSpeaker, Delta State House of Assembly has said that the humility and exemplary qualities of elder Statesman and former Minister of Police Affairs, Alawie Broderick Bozimo is worthy of emulation. Guwor, in a Congratulatory Message to the Ijaw leader on his birthday anniversary, said it was gratifying to see Alawie Bozimo celebrating 85 strong and healthy.   Appreciating God for innumerable blessings upon the life of the former Minister, the Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nkem Nwaeke wished the celebrants happy birthday and many happy returns.…

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has felicitated elder statesman and former Minister of Police Affairs, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo as he clocks 85 years on Sunday. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, lauded the renowned lawyer and a political leader for his contributions to the development and growth of Delta State. He recalled that Bozimo has continued to play significant roles in the development of the state as a member of the State’s Advisory and Peace Building Council. The governor specifically lauded the former minister for his steadfastness in…

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…Felicitates Him On His Birth Anniversary By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has felicitated the Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon Arthur Akpowowo on his birth anniversary. The Speaker described Akpowowo as a unique ally, who he said had shown so much affection, loyalty and respect towards him in the last seven months as Deputy Speaker of the 8th Delta Assembly.   Guwor,  in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nkem Nwaeke, commended the celebrant for his dedication to duty and passion for peace, security, development and good governance in Delta State. The…

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